GMS Middle School Basketball Coach- Winter

The Girls' Middle School; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Girls’ Middle School in Palo Alto is seeking a passionate middle school basketball coach for the winter season. Responsibilities include assisting with tryouts, running two after-school practices per week from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, creating training plans, and attending all games.

Coaches must drive players using school vans, ensure pickup, and uphold safety standards. This is an hourly, seasonal position with a compensation of $35–$50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching basketball and youth
• Ability to prepare well-organized training plans
• Available after school from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at least two weekdays per week

Responsibilities

• Assist with tryouts and team configuration.
• Run two after-school practices per week and attend all basketball games.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Youth coaching

Training plans

After-school availability

Strong communication

Punctual

Tools

Background check

LiveScan

TB Risk Assessment

CPR/First Aid

Job description

NOTE: This is an hourly and seasonal position. Winter season dates are Jan 5 to March 6, 2027.

The Girls’ Middle School

Imagine a school where each day is alive with learning and the spirit of adventure. Since its founding in 1998, The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) has been committed to progressive education and innovative programming, meeting the needs of a wide range of middle school students who make up our vibrant, inclusive community. GMS encourages girls to find their voices, take risks, and become self-reliant. Learn more about GMS: www.girlsms.organd https://youtu.be/SatUBcjwkxA?feature=shared

*At GMS, “girls” refers to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non‑conforming youth, gender queer youth, and any girl‑identified youth.

Mission

The Girls’ Middle School educates girls at a crucial time in life. We create an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished. A GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others.

Athletics at The Girls’ Middle School

The Girls’ Middle School is located in Palo Alto and is part of the independent school environment. Our after school sports program competes in the WBAL (West Bay Athletics League) with other independent schools. GMS is committed to inclusion and participation in all athletics programs. Any student, regardless of ability or experience, may play on the athletic teams. To accommodate the range of skills and abilities, we organize different levels of teams for all sports, including Varsity and Junior Varsity. At GMS, girls are encouraged to learn and play in a positive, encouraging, and fun atmosphere where they develop and build their technical, tactical, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

The Girls’ Middle School is seeking a passionate middle school basketball coach. Responsibilities include: assisting with tryouts and team configuration, running two after‑school practices per week, creating training plans, and attending all basketball games. Coaches must be available between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. Coaches drive players from school to the practice and meet locations using school vans and supervise their team until all players have been picked up from practice/meets.

Key Qualifications, Skills, & Qualities

• Experience coaching basketball and an understanding of the fundamentals of the sport
• Experience coaching youth
• Prepare well‑organized training plans
• Available after school from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at least two weekdays per week
• Punctual
• Strong and clear communication skills
• Work and collaborate well with youth and other coaches
• Valid California driver’s license and a minimum of five years of driving experience
• A good driving record is required to drive school vans.
• Will need to pass a background check, LiveScan, and TB (Tuberculosis) Risk Assessment
• CPR and First Aid Training to be completed

Equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of our mission. The Girls’ Middle School was founded on the core belief that diverse and inclusive communities are strong communities. We are committed to creating a school culture that welcomes all aspects of each individual’s identity. We welcome applications from those with experience outside the educational field. We are actively seeking individuals who value equitable education and are committed to fostering an environment of belonging for our diverse student body.

The Girls’ Middle School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis.

The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. GMS does not support applications for work visas.

Compensation

• $35 - $50 per hour depending on experience.
• Two 2‑hour practices per week (ex., schedule TBD - M/W or T/Th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm), supervise team members until all students are picked up, plus at least two meets during the season.